Hello! My name is Erin Chatterton. I live in Salt Lake City, Utah, and I have been beading jewelry since 1996. I have loved jewelry since I can remember, and I've always had a special place in my heart for beadwork, so it really made sense that I would end up making beaded jewelry.
Back in 1996 I was on a trip to Seattle and saw some of the most beautiful jewelry, and I made up my mind to come home and try to make some for myself. The first thing I made was a beaded chain for my sunglasses, and I've been hooked ever since. Over the years I have learned a lot, but to this day I am still learning and trying new patterns, so each day is a potential for something new.
Until about 5 years ago I was an Operations Service Manager in IT for a national grocery store chain. I got married, had a baby, and quit my job in 2006. Small children and beads don't get along very well, so I took time off from beading until last year when my husband encouraged me to start up again. Now I try to carve out a few hours a day to work on beading and maintain my Etsy shop.
Thank you for taking a look at my work, and I hope you have a terrific day!
Erin